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Library will open by appointment, with selected hours

Expanding curbside pickup hours
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 8, 2020 - 1:11pm

Bluffton Public Library begins Library Use Appointments and expands Curbside Pickup starting Monday, July 13. 

Library Use Appointments must be made in advance by at least one business day, and may be made by calling the library at 419-358-5016 or emailing the library at [email protected]. If emailing, an appointment is not scheduled until the patron receives a reply email to confirm the appointment.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Edward Jones: Protect yourself against financial scammers

Some suggestions to follow
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 8, 2020 - 1:09pm

By Ryan DeMarco, Financial Advisor
111 N. Main St., Bluffton • 567-226-4506
It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for, and how to defend yourself.

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Business
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The answer to "So you think you know Bluffton?"

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 8, 2020 - 6:48am

So you think you know Bluffton? Where is this? The answer is in the photo below: It's the Bentley Road entrance to Yoder Recital Hall.

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Regional news
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Mid-week doctor: Stay at home nursing

It is less restrictive than it sounds
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 7, 2020 - 4:26pm

By Jenna Cotterman MOT, OTR/L, COQS
Home Health Therapy Manager
Bridge Home Health & Hospice

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, being able to stay at home to receive nursing care and therapy services may be a newer thought to some.

Many aging individuals aren’t aware of the insurance benefits they already have that include in-home care. Those with Medicare as their primary insurance are typically covered 100 percent for home care services, as long as certain criteria are met.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Recycle, recycle, recycle

Bluffton Lions Club working behind the scenes
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 7, 2020 - 3:50pm

Despite not being able to hold in-person meetings at the moment, Bluffton’s Lions Club continues to work behind the scenes in several efforts in the community.

Here’s an update from the current Lions newsletter of club activities related to recycling: 

• A load of batteries was taken to a  area recycling location by Brandon Matthews. 

• Ed Yeager took 23 pairs of hearing aids to the Findlay Hearing Center. They were extremely grateful and said there a backlog of hospice patients in need of hearing aids. 

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People
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Ever wonder what lies on the floor of the Buckeye?

Or, what's this about a Cigarette Creek in Bluffton? All part of a library Zoom talk on Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 7, 2020 - 3:07pm

Ever wonder what lies on the floor of the Buckeye?

How about this: Where did Bluffton residents swim a century ago?

And: How did Cigarette Creek get its name? Are you kidding, is there such a place in Bluffton? Where it is?

Now that I have your attention, please be aware that the above questions will be addressed in a Bluffton Public Library Zoom talk at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 9. Presented by Fred Steiner, you will learn some things you never knew about water-related subjects in Bluffton. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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